Get Excited, Invest Yourself, Engage!

Play with the resources below to find out more about how to get green, be an active citizen, have fun and make a difference!

C3 (formerly Climate Change Central) - Alberta based not-for-profit advocating to change the way energy is used in our province
350.ORG - Building a movement to unite the world around solutions to climate change
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition - Read up on the 10:10 global campaign to reduce carbon emissions by 10% a year, starting in 2010

Dragon Fly - A newly forming cohousing group in Calgary. Join or attend a meeting!
Prairie Sky - A cooperative and caring neighbourhood based on principles of community, respect and sustainability
Canadian Cohousing Network - promotes the creation of cohousing communities as a model for sustainable development

imagineCALGARY - Familiarize yourself with a 100-year vision for Calgary's sustainable future. Green Calgary is a partner, click here to see why : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE4PI5pwrSw
Transition Calgary - Help build a vibrant, resilient and re-localized Calgary!

Bike Calgary -Exists to inform, educate and inspire cyclists in Calgary, Alberta
BikeBike - Bicycle and car-free living advocates - Good people!
MorePeopleCycling - Advocates for, promotes and popularizes cycling in Calgary
Powered by The People! - Hosts bicycle-powered events to draw attention to energy use in Alberta!
The Good Life - A non profit, consensus-based community bicycle repair, education and resource centre

Apathy is Boring - Uses art & technology to educate youth about democracy
Civic Camp Calgary - A space for civic engagement in Calgary
My Voice Calgary - Seeks to empower Calgarians to take part in our city's affairs

Calgary Dollars- Calgary's grassroots currency system
Thrive- fosters sustainable and inclusive local economic opportunities by facilitating connections and learning, and encouraging collaborative action
First Calgary Financial
Slow Money
REAP -Respect for Earth and All People

Permaculture Calgary - Formed to encourage and promote permaculture in Calgary. Offer incredible speakers on an ongoing basis!
Big Sky Permaculture - Offers high quality permaculture courses amd hands-on experience throughout the year
Verge Permaculture - Design and Education on permaculture, renewable energy and integrated systems. Offers amazing introductory and design certification courses throughout the year
Dirt Craft Natural Building - Hands-on natural building workshops, including earth ovens, rocket stoves, small structures and earth plasters

Bullfrog Power - Green electricity provider. Support renewable resources! Sign up for Bullfrog Power with Green Calgary’s Promo Code: GC and get one month FREE.
SkyFire Energy - Solar energy provider. Have a solar trailer available to generate power at non-profit events
SHIFT: Powered by The People! - Highlights the need for energy conservation and renewable energy production in Alberta through bicycle-powered events!
Pembina Institute - Advance sustainable energy solutions through innovative research, education, consulting and advocay

Dowser - Presents the practical and human elements of social innovation.
Social Entreprise Fund -Provides resources, support and tools for sustainable and social business ventures. Edmonton-based, but provides access for all to great social enterprise resources!
Social Entrepreneurship for Everyone- A companion blog to the book 'Social Entrepreneurship for Dummies' written by local Calgarians exploring social entrepreneurship as fundamental to a healthy, vibrant citizen sector

The Arusha Centre- A collectively run, member-supported organisation that provides resources and programming on local and global social justice issues

Clean Talk - Check out this interesting initiative for schools to understand the local and global context of water sanitation
CAWST - Provides education, training and technical consulting in water and sanitation to organizations working with the poor in developing countries
Water Matters - Engage in outreach, capacity building, and coordination to directly influence decision makers to advance watershed protection in Alberta

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